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Tacoma Narrows Bridge

Noun (Proper)

The Tacoma Narrows Bridge is a suspension bridge located in Washington state, USA, spanning the Tacoma Narrows strait of Puget Sound. It connects the city of Tacoma to the Kitsap Peninsula.

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Driving over the Tacoma Narrows Bridge offers breathtaking views of the surrounding natural beauty.

Noun (Common)

The term "Tacoma Narrows Bridge" can also refer to any bridge that is constructed in a similar style to the original bridge.

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Many engineers studied the collapse of the original Tacoma Narrows Bridge to develop better design techniques for similar bridges.

Adjective

The Tacoma Narrows Bridge project was an important engineering feat for its time.

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The newly constructed Tacoma Narrows Bridge is a modern marvel.

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